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Originally Posted by deepimpact2
I'm certainly not surprised at the reactions on here. I figured most of you would try to make Gates out to be the bad guy or a liar.
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You would be surprised if you knew the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and fields of expertise of the people with whom you disagree.
ETA: Meaning, stop pretending as though you know enough about the people you are discussing this with to predict their opinions and responses.
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Originally Posted by deepimpact2
However, based on what I have read from a copy of the report that I saw online, the cop has told a few lies. The cop originally said he was alone, yet now we know there were more cops on the scene.
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Did the officer say that he was alone the entire time with Gates? I don't think that he did. Surely he knows that there were photos taken of Gates' arrest. The officer may have arrived first on the scene and he and Gates exchanged pleasantries before the other officers arrived. Again, we're all assuming so acknowledge it as assumptions.